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#5735 of 8,552 schools in TX
Schultz J H
Middle School · Waller ISD · Waller, TX
A Waller ISD middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
20950 FIELDS STORE RD, Waller, TX 77484
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schultz J H score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Schultz J H sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waller), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,446
Median home value
$243,400
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77484; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waller J HEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Waller Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waller ISD
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schultz J H is listed in WALLER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schultz J H
Schultz J H is a public middle school in Waller, TX, part of Waller ISD, serving approximately 1,123 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,735 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schultz J H
What grades does Schultz J H serve?
Schultz J H serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Schultz J H?
Schultz J H has an enrollment of approximately 1,123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schultz J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Schultz J H is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schultz J H rank in TX?
Schultz J H ranks #5,735 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Schultz J H's MySchoolScout rating?
Schultz J H has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Schultz J H?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schultz J H has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Schultz J H a charter school?
No, Schultz J H is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schultz J H a Title I school?
No, Schultz J H is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schultz J H?
64.0% of students at Schultz J H qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (936) 372-9103
- Area population (ZIP 77484)
- 13,772
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 33.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77484; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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